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Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney

If the federal white-collar crime or related legal problems that you are charged with calls for the most experienced, aggressive and hardworking criminal defense representation that Chicago can offer, consider the services of veteran Illinois lawyer Hal M. Garfinkel.

Attorney Garfinkel is respected throughout the state, not only as a persuasive advocate, but also as a member of the local and state bar organizations, including the Federal Trial Bar and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a member of an elite capital litigation bar group that deals solely with death penalty cases.

For nearly two decades, Mr. Garfinkel has made a name for himself in courtrooms throughout Illinois as both a former prosecutor and as a criminal defense attorney in a number of high-profile cases. Having been on the other side of virtually every criminal question prior to his career as a noted defender, he can get inside the heads of prosecutors and anticipate their strategies, to your benefit.

No lawyer, in Illinois or any state, is more dedicated to being available to his clients. His dedication to your goals would be the same whether you are charged with a federal white collar crime or a simple first-offense DUI, or if you are in need of an effective fraud defense attorney. From your free initial consultation to the resolution of your case, you will appreciate the attention Attorney Garfinkel pays to your specific situation. Jail and police station visits, off-site appointments and detention, bail and bond hearings are just a few examples of the extra lengths he goes to for each of his clients.

Reach out to Mr. Garfinkel at his Chicago headquarters today so he can hear the particulars of the legal problems troubling you. He'll dedicate himself to help you move past this personal crisis.

Contact the Garfinkel Law Offices

If you have a pressing criminal charge, like narcotics trafficking or embezzlement, facing you, contact veteran Chicago defense lawyer Hal M. Garfinkel by phone, fax or e-mail for a free initial consultation.

Contact Mr. Garfinkel's law offices today. His 24/7 availability includes the possibility of off-site, jail or police station visits and bond or bail hearings. His well-known experience and aggressive strategies can make the difference in your case.
 

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